Connections matter. Make yours here. TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).  

Segment, Business Unit or Corporate Group  

This position will be part of the ​AEROSPACE, DEFENSE & MARINE (AD&M) BUSINESS UNIT ​ 

Work Location  

The location for this position is ​Middletown, PA​  (Street Address: ​2900 FULLING MILL Rd, MIDDLETOWN, PA​) 

This position requires access to information which is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). You must be a U.S. Citizen or national U.S. lawful permanent resident, person granted asylee status in the U.S., or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee. 

Job Overview  

At TE Connectivity, you’ll help bring our purpose to life by creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a Rotational hire in the Aerospace, Defense & Marine Business Unit, your role on the R&D/Product Development Engineering team will focus on designing and developing robust, optimized interconnect solutions for demanding aerospace and defense environments while meeting customer, regulatory, and sustainability requirements. The role provides exposure to the full product development lifecycle, from market definition through production release. 

Responsibilities 

As an R&D/Product Development Rotational Engineer on the North America Connectors team within the Aerospace, Defense & Marine business unit, you will: 

Apply Engineering fundamentals and principles such as material science, mechanics of materials, and electrical theory to real world product environments.  

Conduct engineering analysis and simulation (FEA, tolerance analysis, stress analysis) to assess and refine designs. 

Leverage manufacturing technologies to develop prototypes to accelerate design iteration  

Develop and execute product validation and qualification plans (DVT, QTP), including mechanical, environmental, vibration, shock, thermal, and life-cycle testing.  

Collaborate with global cross functional teams to ensure designs are manufacturable, reliable, and cost effective. (Product management, manufacturing, quality and supply chain)  

Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for product performance, qualification or manufacturing issues.  

Drive innovation through new connector architectures, materials, termination technologies, and patented design concepts to improve performance and reliability. 

Strengthen professional capabilities in technical communication, problem-solving, and project execution within a fast-paced, innovation-driven engineering environment. 

You’re the kind of person we are looking for if you:  

Are currently enrolled in, or pursuing, a ​BA/BS​ Degree in ​Mechanical Engineering​, ​Manufacturing Engineering​ or ​Electrical Engineering​ from an accredited college or university—or have equivalent work experience (gap year students may also be considered). 

Bring internship, major project, or relevant extracurricular engineering experience; preferred. 

Have experience with CAD/CAE tools such as PTC Creo, SolidWorks, or ANSYS. 

Demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills. 

Show initiative, motivation and a professional work ethic. 

I&D 

TE Connectivity and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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